The latest TBD x Moots Build: Polished With a hint of Purple
In these dark times, the glimpses of joy are ever more meaningful. I had the privilege of picking up my brand new Moots Routt RSL earlier this week. The mask on my face could barely contain my smile upon finally seeing the bike for the first time.
I’ve dreamed of a titanium bike for years, obsessing and spec’ing many iterations. I’d talk to builders at the Philly Bike Expo, wander into shops and chat with people about their titanium bikes debating if it was finally the time to get a blinged out No. 22, or a fully kitted Mosaic, or save some money and go with a Sage.
As luck would have it, my first Ti love, Moots, is a sponsor of our team and enabled me to finally build up my dream bike. I couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to ride it forever.
All photos by Scott Rettino — @wheresscott
The Full Moots Routt RSL Polished & Purple Build
Frameset: Moots Routt RSL - polished finish
Seatpost: Moots seat post - silver polished finish
Groupset: Shimano GRX Di2 because I love the way the shifters feel and have already been spoiled by electronic shifting
Gearing: Shimano Ultegra 50/34 crankset to get my preferred 165 crank length
Cockpit: Zipp SL speed carbon stem & SL-70 Ergo bars
Wheels: Industry Nine Ultralite 235 TRA because they could be fitted with purple spokes
Tires: Schwalbe G-One Allround 35mm, set up tubeless
Saddle: Shimano Pro Stealth
BB: Chris King Threadfit 24 in violet with matching violet INSET 7 headset
Build and fit: ACME Bicycle Co
Want a Moots Routt RSL like this? Or perhaps a Moots Psychlo X RSL Cross bike? Or a road focused Moots Vamoots? For any and all of these beautiful machines, chat with our friends at ACME Bicycle Co.
